Diagram the major components of a wind turbine and explain its purpose.
Diagram should include
- the components
- foundation
- tower
- rotor (hub/blades)
- generator
- yaw mechanism
- an explanation outlining the overall function of a wind turbine
- a conversion of mechanical energy associated with moving air to mechanical energy of rotating blades and shaft driving a generator and conversion to electrical energy.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is a rotor on a wind turbine?
- Why is there a yaw mechanism on a wind turbine?